This class is for artists who are familiar with the basic skills and techniques of drawing and wish to learn how to refine these skills to create more polished and professional fine art. You will work step-by-step through the entire process of art creation. Begin by improving your ability to really see what you are looking at as an artist; right-brain visual perception. From here, you will learn how to transfer these images to your work surface by combining all of the basic drawing skills with the proper drawing process. As an advanced art student, you will be pushed to see beyond the images themselves. You will learn to view your work as a “creation” of art with your personal touch of creativity.

183JFNA2207A

Start date: 03/22/18

End date: 05/17/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : 215

Explore clay in a small studio environment. Learn how to coil, pinch and use slabs to create a variety of art. The instructor will help students complete a variety of projects with a sculptural influence. Course content will be determined in large part based on the interests of the students. This open-format class encourages spontaneity and flexibility of direction; allowing the class to evolve and grow with each new student idea. Course fee includes clay, glaze, and firing.

192JFNA2251A

Start date: 10/01/18

End date: 12/10/18

Fee: $219.00

10 sessions.

Room : Not Assigned

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Develop your own unique artistic eye by learning to tap the intuitive right side of your brain. No previous art experience is necessary. We will learn basic drawing with pen, pencil, and an 11x14 sketchbook. Required textbook "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook" is available through the KSU Center Bookstore. You will receive a supply list prior to class.

191JFNA2201A

Start date: 09/06/18

End date: 10/25/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : Not Assigned

The focus of this class is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to draw and paint a variety of subject matter from still life to portraits.
Students will learn oil painting concepts and techniques that are relevant to every painting: composition, value, color, edges, light key, brush strokes, paint quality, shapes, massing, light/shadows, etc.
Demonstrations and critiques will be presented, however each student will be mentored and taught at their current level of experience.

183JFNA2226B

Start date: 03/31/18

End date: 05/19/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : 211

Portrait Drawing and Painting - Advanced

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This class is designed to help advanced level students further develop their extensive skills towards more completed works of art. You should have experience painting portraits and figures, as well as knowledge and ability in the use of composition, proportions, values, colors, and edges. You will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos. Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and uses his experience to enhance each student’s quest for personal expression.

184JFNA2235A

Start date: 04/03/18

End date: 05/22/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : 211

This class is designed to help advanced level students further develop their extensive skills towards more completed works of art. You should have experience painting portraits and figures, as well as knowledge and ability in the use of composition, proportions, values, colors, and edges. You will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos. Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and uses his experience to enhance each student’s quest for personal expression.

192JFNA2235A

Start date: 10/16/18

End date: 12/11/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : 211

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Professional artist and instructor Ernest Varner says, “If you can sign your name and I can read it, you can learn to draw and paint portraits and figures. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s have some fun!!”
This class is designed to take the mystery out of painting portraits and figures whether you prefer classical realism or impressionism. It will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos. Particular attention will be given to understanding light and shadow and how to model light and shadow, with the use of more expressive drawing, value, color, edges and brushwork techniques, to create the illusion of form. Instructor demos, slide presentations, lectures and critiques are intended to enhance students' self expression so they can take their skills to the next level. Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and brings all of those skills to the classroom to add to each student’s quest for personal expression.

184JFNA2231A

Start date: 04/03/18

End date: 05/22/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : 211

Paint still life in soft, beautiful colors and explore the technique and application of watercolor paints. A step-by-step process and individual attention will help you express yourself and increase your personal artistic growth, regardless of your previous experience level. A supply list is emailed to you before the class begins.

191JFNA2210A

Start date: 09/06/18

End date: 10/25/18

Fee: $179.00

8 sessions.

Room : Not Assigned

Learn how to make some of your favorite Pinterest do it yourself pallet projects. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as intermediate wood crafters. You will be working with reclaimed pallets to create unique pieces like book shelves to shoe racks and more. At the end of the class, you will have a one-of-a-kind accent piece for your home.